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MT53 WEA

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,269 mi
Last recorded105,269 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 WEA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 105,269 miles

Windscreen has slight scratches from wipers.

Fail 3 Jul 2014 105,269 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has slight scratches from wipers.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 96,748 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 96,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 90,949 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

engine management light shows on dash

oil filler cap missing

Fail 3 Jul 2012 90,949 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

oil filler cap missing

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

engine management light shows on dash

Pass 2 Oct 2010 74,948 miles

slight outer wall damage to nearside front tyre

Fail 2 Oct 2010 74,948 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight outer wall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2009 61,689 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 51,636 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres side walls very badley scuffed no cords showing

front bumper loose

Fail 4 Oct 2008 51,636 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres side walls very badley scuffed no cords showing

front bumper loose

Pass 26 Oct 2007 43,050 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 43,050 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 34,272 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C2?

Based on 965,161 MOT tests across 61,057 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,516
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
61,057
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38,269
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,833
Registration plate lamp not working 22,386
Direction indicator incorrect colour 20,787
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 15,873
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MT53 WEA is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 59,560 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 38,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT53 WEA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen C2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MT53 WEA is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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